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Lines drawn over ballot measures to determine how Colorado draws its legislative, congressional lines
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The battle is heating up over how Colorado draws its legislative and congressional boundaries. After failing to knock out a pair of proposed redistricting and reapportionment ballot measures in court, a rough coalition of mostly liberal and good-government groups filed competing ballot measures in late December and is vowing to take the choice before voters…
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Politics of skiing: As Colorado eyes Winter Games, world politics, climate change share the podium
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VAIL – Snow sports – and the ultimate competitive form of them, the Olympics – are supposed to be apolitical, right? If NBA superstar Michael Jordan had been a snow skier, he might have said, “Republicans buy skis, too” – if in fact he ever really uttered his infamous line about sneakers. But the reality…
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Politicos honor behind-the-scenes player Henry Strauss on his 90th birthday
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When Henry Strauss turned 90 recently, there was no shortage of top Colorado politicos happy to raise a glass to the businessman, philanthropist, politico and friend. His bio as board chairman of an international adoption network tells you much of what you need to know to appreciate Strauss: Henry Strauss has had a distinguished career in…
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Making the pitch, passing the hat for Fair Districts Colorado
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Behind every millionaire who aims to leave his mark on politics is a skilled political operative with the seasoning and savvy needed to make things happen. Hence, dialysis giant DaVita’s CEO, Kent Thiry, who is newly minted chairman of the nonpartisan redistricting reform coalition Fair Districts Colorado, can lean on Alan Philp. The veteran Republican utility player…
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Q&A w/Dan Grossman: He stepped away from a promising political career — but keeps the door open
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If you’re among the many Coloradans glad to no longer be enveloped by a cloud of cigarette smoke when entering a restaurant or bar, you can thank Dan Grossman. And if you are among the minority of Coloradans who still smoke and now feel left out in the cold – literally, when it’s winter –…
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Wellington Webb endorses Democrat Jena Griswold in Colorado secretary of state race
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Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb endorsed Democrat Jena Griswold for secretary of state on Friday. Griswold is one of four Democrats running in a primary for the office held by Republican Wayne Williams, who is seeking a second term. “I support Jena Griswold for secretary of state because I know she is committed to what…
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Wellington Webb endorses Democratic congressional candidate Jason Crow in 6th Congressional District primary
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Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb formally endorsed Democrat Jason Crow in the 6th Congressional District primary on Friday, calling the attorney and Army Ranger combat veteran “an effective leader who can build coalitions and unify the community to get things done.” Crow is one of three Democrats running in a primary for the seat held…
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Wellington and Wilma Webb endorse Democrat Mike Johnston for governor
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Denver Democrats Wellington and Wilma Webb formally endorsed former state Sen. Mike Johnston for governor on Thursday, his campaign announced. “This is a time for new and bold leadership in Colorado,” said Wellington Webb, a former three-term mayor of Denver. “From watching his work over the past seven years, I know Mike has the vision…
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4 Colorado ex-governors + 1 current guv + 1 Lynn Bartels = a fun read
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All of Colorado’s living ex-governors and the one who’s still in office – that John Hickenlooper fella – sat in on the same panel discussion Thursday, weighing in on the heavy issue of partisanship in contemporary politics. Yes, all five of them: Dick Lamm, Roy Romer, Bill Owens, Bill Ritter and Hick himself. They of course…
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Gubernatorial hopefuls castigate, laud Hickenlooper for granting pardon to Lima-Marin
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Colorado’s leading gubernatorial candidates mostly reacted along party lines Friday to word that Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, had pardoned Rene Lima-Marin in hopes of heading off plans by immigration officials to deport the Aurora man to Cuba. Democrats Mike Johnston and Cary Kennedy cheered the move, both citing what they termed the governor’s “humanity,”…
